Barack Obama

We should ask ourselves if we're doing all we can to widen the circle of compassion and understanding in our own communities.

But we are a nation of laws, and a jury has spoken.

As citizens, that's a job for all of us.

I now ask every American to respect the call for calm reflection from two parents who lost their young son.

We should ask ourselves if we're doing all we can to stem the tide of gun violence that claims too many lives across this country on a daily basis.

The death of Trayvon Martin was a tragedy, not just for his family or for any one community, but for America.

Immigration reform would make it easier for highly skilled immigrants and those who study at our colleges and universities to start businesses and create jobs right here in America.

Now the House needs to act so I can sign commonsense immigration reform into law.

Here in America, we've always been a nation of immigrants.

If we don't do anything to fix our broken system, our workforce will continue to shrink as baby boomers retire.

Now, this bill was a compromise, and neither side got everything they wanted.

The United States fully supports Taiwan's membership in international organizations where statehood is not a requirement for membership.

My Administration has publicly supported Taiwan's participation at the ICAO and will continue to do so.

And the American people are safer and more secure thanks to Janet's leadership in protecting our homeland against terrorist attacks.

The urgent need for an inclusive political process that will enable an early return to a democratically elected civilian government in Egypt

I want to thank Secretary Napolitano for her outstanding work on behalf of the American people over the last 4 years.

I wish her the best of luck.

She's worked around the clock to respond to natural disasters, from the Joplin tornado to Hurricane Sandy, helping Americans recover and rebuild.

The two leaders noted the importance of U.S.-Russian bilateral relations.

The United States' continued commitment to provide support to the Syrian Opposition Coalition

Since day one, Janet has led my administration's effort to secure our borders, deploying a historic number of resources.

Our shared interest in supporting Egypt's stability

I've come to rely on Janet's judgment and advice, but I've also come to value her friendship.

The importance of increasing practical cooperation on regional and global challenges

I am pleased to nominate Judge William Ward Nooter to serve on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.